It seemed like all the lights were out in Bratt on Friday night as a large and enthusiastic contingent of Northview High football fans made the trip to Orlando to watch the Chiefs make history.

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It would have been easy for Northview fans to listen to the Chiefs' Class 1A state championship game on the radio.

Instead, the fan base climbed into their cars and got to driving.

Nearly 500 miles later, more than 1,400 parents, supporters, students and teachers watched Northview earn a 42-21 victory against Trenton for the school's first state championship on Friday night at the Citrus Bowl. ...